With the release of wide receiver and return specialist Tim White, the Baltimore Ravens have an opening they want to close pretty quickly. The role could come down to two different players, according to coach John Harbaugh.

When asked about the re-signing of cornerback Cyrus Jones this week, Harbaugh noted he could figure into the return job.

Right now, Baltimore’s unofficial depth chart has wide receiver Willie Snead as the top punt returner. Even though that’s not done by the coaching staff, Snead makes sense as the obvious first choice. The Ravens had given him snaps there during training camp and looked to have him as an insurance plan in case either Tim White or Janarion Grant didn’t win the job outright.

Jones, however, has some experience returning punts and kickoffs with the New England Patriots. Over 16 punt returns, Jones is averaging 5.7 yards-per-return while averaging 22.5 yards-per-return on eight kickoffs. Given the need for depth at cornerback right now, there could be a fear to put Jones back at the vulnerable position though.

Harbaugh also noted Grant and White aren’t necessarily out of the running to return either. While both have had fumbling concerns during the regular season, they had both performed well otherwise. Unfortunately, the decision to put both on the practice squad has largely been informed by the need for depth elsewhere on the roster thanks to some nagging injuries.

Truly, we won’t know who will be back there returning punts and kicks until around 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday when the Ravens face the Tennessee Titans in Week 6.

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